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COMMENT: Oxford United takeover talk distracts from squad building

Oxford United’s players began their preparations for the new season this week (above), but as it stands Johnny Mullins (left) is one of only 11 fit senior players in the squad Picture: Cliff Hide Order no: OX68316

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I, to a certain extent, agree that this is a distraction the players and manager do not need, but let's be totally realistic about the whole picture. I believe Gary Waddock has been told he has very limited funds for squad building therefore any takeover could be good for the club, manager and players. The problem, as I see it at the moment, is Mr. Lenagans silence. Why doesn't he make the fans aware what is happening ? After all as the present owner he needs our season ticket money! As the article says he hasn't spoken to the OM since April, the season ended miserably in May so you would have thought the Chairman would have spoken to the OM after the season ended, most Chairman spoke to their local press then. Could the silence mean he is close to a deal with the Ashton group so only see's Charlie Methvens bid as a nuisance? On the face of it the Methven bid looks a good one for the immediate and long term future. Will the Ashton group now speak to the OM ? Will Mr Lenagan speak to the OM? Let's hope someone breaks the deafening silence !

I, to a certain extent, agree that this is a distraction the players and manager do not need, but let's be totally realistic about the whole picture. I believe Gary Waddock has been told he has very limited funds for squad building therefore any takeover could be good for the club, manager and players. The problem, as I see it at the moment, is Mr. Lenagans silence. Why doesn't he make the fans aware what is happening ? After all as the present owner he needs our season ticket money! As the article says he hasn't spoken to the OM since April, the season ended miserably in May so you would have thought the Chairman would have spoken to the OM after the season ended, most Chairman spoke to their local press then. Could the silence mean he is close to a deal with the Ashton group so only see's Charlie Methvens bid as a nuisance? On the face of it the Methven bid looks a good one for the immediate and long term future. Will the Ashton group now speak to the OM ? Will Mr Lenagan speak to the OM? Let's hope someone breaks the deafening silence !Richard Wickson